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Choosing a Pro<\/h4>\n

Selecting the right insulation contractor for your job is an important decision. Not sure where to start?<\/p>\n

There are a couple of places you can start. RenoMark\u2122<\/a> is a national source for renovation advice and professional contractors. Its website is designed to help you better understand how to best approach your project, how to do your research, and then find the right company to do the job.<\/p>\n

Another place you can start is with the eRenovate<\/a> app. This app has simplified the process of finding a contractor for any home renovation project, and their verification process gives you peace of mind knowing all of the contractors who provide you with estimates are reputable and licensed. Describe and post your project within the app, including any photos and\/or videos, and then wait for the estimates to start rolling in. You can then compare estimates and contractor profiles\u2014which include information about the company, ratings, and reviews\u2014and use the internal messaging feature to ask additional questions or set up a meeting.<\/p>\n

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Before You Hire an Insulation Contractor<\/h4>\n

Your home is probably the biggest investment you\u2019ll ever make, so before you award your job to a contractor, be sure to take the following steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Do your research<\/strong>: read through the NAIMA Canada website and make use of the resources it offers, such as the Insulation Comparison Guide<\/a> and the Key Checklist for Inspecting Insulation Jobs<\/a>. The RenoMark\u2122 and eRenovate have links to useful resources. Make sure you check the qualifications of not just the contractor, but of the installers who will be executing your job.<\/li>\n
  2. Check references<\/strong>: Ask the contractor for references, including other homeowners for whom he has done work. If you\u2019re using the eRenovate app, check the ratings and reviews. A key consideration is to choose a contractor with a proven record in the three mandatory aspects of your project: air sealing, adding insulation, and assuring a good vapour retarder.<\/li>\n
  3. Ask trusted sources for a reference<\/strong>: In addition to the approaches mentioned above, you can also check with the local Better Business Bureau<\/a> for a contractor, or ask your bank to get a report on the contractor\u2019s credit rating.<\/li>\n
  4. Evaluate materials, too<\/strong>: Remember that you want the contractor to use good quality materials. When discussing the project with the prospective contractor, discuss R-values, and don\u2019t forget that R-values are determined by material type, thickness, and in the case of loose-fill insulation, by installed weight per square metre or foot (or density), not by thickness alone.<\/li>\n
  5. Ask questions about how the contractor\u2019s installers are paid<\/strong>: Does the contractor pay them by the number of square feet they cover, or by the hour? If he pays them by square footage, they might do a hasty job on your house just so they can get on to the next one.<\/li>\n
  6. Check if the contractor has appropriate insurance coverage<\/strong>: Does the contractor have insurance to protect his men if they are injured? Are you covered if one of his workers damages your house? Ask for proof of current insurance.<\/li>\n
  7. Check bag labels<\/strong>: When you talk to a contractor or his salesman, ask him to show you a sample of the bag label for his brand of insulation and ask him to explain it to you. The bag must show compliance to the CAN ULC S700 series standard. If a contractor uses insulation packed in bags that aren\u2019t labelled, don\u2019t hire him. The quality of the material will be unknown. Always deal in R-values, not centimetres or inches. Every type of insulation has a different range of R-value per inch, and the packaging does not usually indicate its R-value per inch. You want a guarantee of a specific insulation R-value. (Note that R is traditionally the imperial measure, and RSI is its metric equivalent.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Managing Contractors<\/h4>\n

    Once you\u2019ve hired a contractor, there are a few things to do to manage the project and make sure you\u2019re getting the results you want. Some tips:<\/p>\n